For centuries, the Prayagraj Sangam has symbolized the meeting of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the unseen mythical Saraswati. Now, researchers say they detected a massive buried river channel stretching about 200 km beneath the site. The physical evidence suggests there may indeed be a third river system under the confluence, reshaping how the legend is understood.
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